ARCHAEOLOGY COURSES
Archaeological Research CRN# 11175 CFN 737-51
1/1-6/1
By Appointment
Fee: $25
This course is mandatory for students of the Community Archaeology Program who wish to volunteer at different archaeological sites in Schenectady County. Students will conduct research activities in the field and in laboratory settings. Students will participate in structured/supervised research, lab and field experiences. This course is taught by Dr. Ron Kingsley and Louise Basa, two area archaeologists who founded and developed the Community Archaeology Program.
Researching/Interpreting Documents In Archaeology CRN# 11144 CFN 216-51
1/23-4/3
Th
6-8:30 p.m.
Fee: $150
No class March 13 This course examines primary and secondary documents used in archaeology. Sources, methods, locations, and interpretation of a variety of documents used for research, proposals, and publications are addressed. Visits to repositories, discussions, lectures, and hands-on activities are among the methods employed. This course is taught by Louise Basa, an area archaeologist with extensive fieldwork experience and research experience. Ms. Basa was the past president of the NYS Archaeological Association.
Native American Archaeology and Field Study CRN# 11150 CFN 413-51
2/11-4/22
Tu
6-8:30 p.m.
Fee: $150
No class March 11 In this hand-on course students will explore, through research, interpretation, artifact investigation and field activities as well as current ideas about Native American lifeways prior to European settlement in North America, with emphasis on the greater Northeast. Text/materials fee: approximately $30. This course is taught by Louise Basa, an area archaeologist with extensive fieldwork experience and research experience. Ms. Basa was the past president of the NYS Archaeological Association.
Archaeology Laboratory Practices and Site Study CRN# 11145 CFN 218-51
2/26-5/7
W
6-8:30 p.m.
Fee: $150
No class March 12 This course gives participants an opportunity to enhance their laboratory skills by learning to further analyze artifacts and materials for identification, processing, and conservation. Artifacts from selected archaeological sites will be used; with a concentration on the manufacturing, processing and conservation methodologies for a variety of organic and
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